Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Marrakech
In Marrakech, Morocco, the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 will be partial, with 89% of the sun covered at maximum, at 09:43 (local time). It begins at 08:37 and ends at 10:56; at maximum, the sun is 36° above the horizon, in the east.
To see totality, you need to travel about 300 km to the north.
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Eclipse times in Marrakech (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 08:37 | 22° | east (82°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 09:43 | 36° | east (90°) |
| Eclipse ends | 10:56 | 51° | east (101°) |
Safe viewing
Never look at the sun without eye protection, even when it is almost completely covered: use eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard, a solar filter over the front of your lens, or project the sun through a pinhole. Sunglasses do not protect your eyes. Only totality, during its few minutes, is safe to watch with the naked eye.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Marrakech?
It begins at 08:37, peaks at 09:43 and ends at 10:56, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Marrakech?
89% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will totality be visible from Marrakech?
No. To see totality, you need to travel about 300 km to the north.
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Other cities
- Casablanca 97%
- Tangier 100%
- Rabat 99%
- Fez 98%
- Paris 51%
- Marseille 73%
- Lyon 63%
- Toulouse 72%
- Nice 70%
- Nantes 58%
- Montpellier 72%
- Strasbourg 51%